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Jobseeker’s Allowance: Bexley

Volume 486: debated on Monday 12 January 2009

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what courses were offered to claimants of jobseeker's allowance in the London borough of Bexley in the last 12 months; and what the cost was per person of each course completed. (243048)

The administration of Jobcentre Plus is a matter for the acting chief executive of Jobcentre Plus, Mel Groves. I have asked him to provide the hon. Member with the information requested.

Letter from Mel Groves:

The Secretary of State has asked me to reply to your question asking what courses were offered to claimants of Jobseeker's Allowance in the London borough of Bexley in the last 12 months and the cost per person of each course completed. This is something that falls within the responsibilities delegated to me as acting chief executive of Jobcentre Plus.

I have enclosed a table which details the courses offered, with a brief description of each course, its duration, delivery location and the cost per customer of completing a course.

Courses available to customers in London Borough of Bexley within last 12 month period—contracted provision

Course

Description

Duration of course

Delivery location

Cost per customer (£)

Programme centres

Individually tailored job search for customers six months+ on JSA

13 weeks

PDRC Bexleyheath

367.30

Self-employment

Stage 1

Initial assessment

One day

Bexley JCP

60.20

Stage 2

Completion of business case and preparation for S/E

Eight weeks

TBA between TNG and customer

354.60

Stage 3

Test Trading

26 weeks

TBA between TNG and customer

2,616.75

Independent Assessment

Basic skills assessment

One day

Greenwich Alliance

65.00

New deal programmes

Gateway to Work1

Job search, advice and guidance, CV preparation.

Two weeks

CDG Eltham; CDG Greenwich; A4E Woolwich

786.35

New Deal Mentoring

One-to-one support tailored to individual needs

Fortnightly sessions

CDG Greenwich

696.94

Sound Engineering and Music Provision

Preparing clients for career in music industry

13 weeks

Deptford

1,450.76

Management and Professional

Specialist provision for graduates and professional customers

13 weeks

CDG Croydon

1,920.17

ESOL

Support for clients with very limited English

13 weeks

CDG Eltham

3,847.77

Basic Skills Employability Training

Basic skills training, career development, work trails and work placements

26 weeks

Bromley Field Studies

3,847.77

Numeracy and Literacy

Numeracy and literacy training towards qualifications. Work placements and job search

26 weeks

CDG Eltham; A4E Woolwich

3,847.77

New deal FTET 18-24 years

Business Administration

Tailored learning plans and work placements

13 weeks

CDG Eltham

1,717.66

Retail and Customer Service

Tailored learning plans and work placements

13 weeks

CDG Eltham; CDG Greenwich

1,717.66

Hospitality

Tailored learning plans and work placements

13 weeks

A4E Woolwich

1,717.66

Security Guard Training

Tailored learning plans and work placements. SIA licence

13 weeks

CDG Greenwich

1,920.17

Construction and Motor Mechanics

Tailored learning plans and work placements. CSCS licence

13 weeks

Study Xpress Woolwich

2,122.69

Teaching Assistant2

Practical training and work placement

20 weeks

Twin Training Lewisham

2,643.29

ETF Band C

Work placements in occupational areas and job search

13 weeks

CDG Greenwich; A4E Woolwich

2,189.49

Horticulture ETF Band C

Horticulture skills and duties

13 weeks

Bromley Field Studies

2,189.49

VS Band B Admin, Retail, Leisure, Hospitality

Work placements and job search in occupational areas

13 weeks

CDG Greenwich; A4E Woolwich

2,031.51

VS Band C Management, Health Care and Media

Work placements and job search in occupational areas

13 weeks

CDG Greenwich; A4E Woolwich

2,189.49

New deal IAP Age 25+

Business Administration

Tailored learning plans and work placements

13 weeks

CDG Eltham

2,031.51

Retail and Customer Service

Tailored learning plans and work placements

13 weeks

CDG Eltham; CDG Greenwich

2,031.51

Hospitality

Tailored learning plans, with work placements

13 weeks

A4E Woolwich

2,031.51

Security Guard Training

Tailored learning plans and work placements. SIA licence

13 weeks

CDG Greenwich

2,343.23

Health care and Public Services

Tailored learning plans and work placements

13 weeks

CDG Greenwich

2,189.49

Horticulture

Horticulture skills and duties

13 weeks

Bromley Field Studies

2,189.49

Construction and Motor Mechanics

Tailored learning plans and work placements. CSCS licence

13 weeks

Study Xpress Woolwich

2,343.23

Teaching Assistant2

Practical training and work placement

20 weeks

Twin Training Lewisham

2,643.29

Fork Lift

Practical training

13 weeks

CDG Greenwich

2,475.77

LGV Driving Cert C

Practical training

13 weeks

Training in Transport NW10 7AR

3,204.18

LGV Driving Cert CE

Practical training

13 weeks

Training in Transport NW10 7AR

4,197.67

ESF

Hardest to help3

Personalised support modules, motivation and confidence building

Outreach at Bexley JCP

1,923.08

Intensive Job search

CV and application support

Outreach at Bexley JCP

1,853.96

1 Available at six months for customers 18 to 24 years and at 18 months for customers 25 years+.

2 Available from September 2008.

3 Available from November 2008.

Abbreviations key:

FTET = Full Time Education Training

IAP = Intensive Activity Period

VS = Voluntary Sector

ETF = Environmental Task Force

ESF = European Social Fund

ESOL = English as a Second language

Providers:

CDG: Careers Development Group—New Deal prime contractor.

A4E, Bromley Field Studies, Study Xpress, and Twin Training—all subcontractors of CDG.

PDRC: Personal Development Resource Centre—programme centre prime contractor.